Confirmation and re-affirmation of Minutes of Meeting of Tuesday 9th June 2026

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Library News & Events

Arts Programme Update 

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this area committee requests that Ballycullen Green is added to the local stops for the Mobile Libraries.

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the number of queries that have come into the "info" SDCC email relating specifically to issues in Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena in Quarter One and Quarter Two in 2026.

Local Priorities Fund Update

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Council writes to ESB Networks and Dublin Canvas requesting that murals be painted on ESB boxes throughout Firhouse to reduce graffiti and enhance the appearance of the area, similar to successful schemes in other locations for example Newcastle Co. Dublin.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask for an update in connection with the findings of the inspection of the wall at Lower Dodder Road and whether remedial or strengthening works are required.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Council sets out details of the defences to hand to prevent flooding, in advance of the completion of the Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme, and in particular to protect the areas flooded earlier this year, including Grange Park, where residents no longer have flood insurance.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That this Council engage with local residents to explore options to install bike locks/storage be considered to be added near the Part 8 pitch development in Greenhills to try to encourage cycling and reduce numbers of vehicles parking in the area and ensure any works identified are completed in tandem with pitch development.

Hi, That this committee calls on the manager for an update on the upgrade to the children's playground on the Wellington road side of Tymon Park.

This Committee notes the number of issues in relation to trees that impact on a private residential property. This Committee further notes that in many cases the Council require an engineers report before undertaking any remedial works. However both the cost and availability of tree engineers / arboriculture consultant is a significant barrier to residents who are concerned by trees affecting their property. Therefore this Committee request the Council executive to examine ways to address this issue so that residents who are affected by trees in the public realm structurally impacting on their property are able to get resolution.

To ask for an update in connection with the installation of the EV charging points at the car park in Rosemount Shopping Centre, Ballyroan.

To ask the Chief Executive to outline the schedule for laneway cleaning and maintenance in Greenhills and Dublin 12 to the end of 2026.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

To ask the Chief Executive how many Council owned homes in the Rathfarnham / Templeogue / Firhouse / Bohernabreena area are currently vacant and what is the average turnaround time before they are re-let?.

Housing Allocations Report 

Anti-Social Behaviour Report 

Housing Delivery Report

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Whitechurch Sports Facility Part 8 Presentation

Deputations for Noting (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this area committee requests that a case study for a community Centre of Excellence be prepared and reported back to a future ACM - the Centre of Excellence should include provision for a library, swimming pool and community centre all of which have been provided for in the most recent County Development Plan.

To ask the Chief Executive what options are available to SDCC if private green space land identified for taking in charge as part of a developer's construction of new homes in the RTFB area has not been completed by the developer, if SDCC may demand that the developer completes the taking in charge process, as SDCC's claim over the land is recorded with the Land Registry but the taking in charge application has not been completed? The section of land and taking in charge dates back to 1980s.

To ask the Chief Executive if there has been meetings or contact with DLR County Council following the conclusion of the Marlay Park concerts with a view to addressing any issues that arose during the concerts.

Proposed Declaration of Roads to be Public Roads (No Business)

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

Cathaoirleach's Business

That this ACM adds the following estates to the footpath repair programme of works - if not already listed: Prospect Manor Daletree, Ballycullen Orlagh, Knocklyon.

That the dished crossing point on Whitechurch Way, at the corner of Whitechurch Green, be re-examined with a view to replacing or moving it, owing to difficulties for power chair users posed by the steep gradient of the crossing point.

This Committee requests that the internal roads in the Whitecliff Estate in Rathfarnham are assessed for upgrading and considered for the 2027 Roads and Works Programme.

That this Council repairs the sizeable pothole at Marian Road, near the junction of Marian Road and Ballyroan Road, as per attached photo.

New Works (No Business)

Correspondence (No Business)

That the Manager refuse the licence application No. S25426/08 for a section 254 licence for an 18 meter telco pole and ground utility cabinet at the green space between Marian road and Butterfield Close, Rathfarnham, D.14. The area is well served with new fibre served by Eir, Virgin and Vodafone networks, 3 Mobile should share the existing poles in the Rathfarnham area. Also, the area for the pole and cabinet are public spaces and not for commercial use. There would be blocking of walking routes and encourage anti-social behaviour allowing the climbing of the cabinet onto garden walls.

That this Area Committee passes a resolution requesting the planning authority to propose the making of a Tree Protection Order pursuant to Section 267 of the Planning and Development Act 2024, when commenced, (otherwise pursuant to Section 205 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as applicable) in relation to the principal mature trees and interconnected woodland associated with Cypress Grove House, Templeogue, on the basis that it is expedient in the interests of amenity, heritage, and the environment, and is in accordance with Policy NCBH11 of our current County Development Plan.

That this committee call upon the Chief Executive to take all necessary steps immediately and place a Tree Preservation Order(TPO) for the six trees listed here:- Tree 061- Oriental Plane, Tree - 063 Copper Beech, Tree - 065 London Plane, Tree 069/0585 both Pedunculate Oak and Tree 071 Weeping Willow which are situated along the boundary wall of The White Fathers lands. It is already under the curtilage of Cypress Grove House, Cypress Lawn, Templeogue D6WYV12 with the trees being between 250-300 years Old, and for any other trees that warrant protection to prevent their loss or degradation, and to safeguard their amenity, environmental and biodiversity value, for future generations of Templeogue.